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Why are plants Important
Roots
Stems
Leaves
Flowers
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Name one thing that people need to survive and where does it come from?
oxygen, food, shelter and it comes from plants
100
True or false? Roots are so strong that they can break through cement.
True
100
What do stems support?
Leaves
100
What is the purpose of leaves?
To make food for the plant
100
What is the female part of the flower called?
Pistil
200
Where do plants get carbon dioxide?
Humans
200
What are the two types of roots?
Fibrous and Tap roots
200
What do stems connect?
Stems connect the roots to the leaves
200
What do plants need to make food?
Carbon dioxide, water and sunlight
200
What is the male part of the flower called?
Stamen
300
How are plants a source of food?
We eat plants such as tomatoes and lettuce. Animals that we eat (cows and pigs) also eat plants to survive.
300
Does a carrot have a fibrous or a tap root?
tap root
300
Do stems store materials? If so what are they?
Yes, stems store materials. They store water and food.
300
Double Jeopardy If leaves show a response to light stimuli it is called:
Phototropism
300
What is the purpose of flowers?
Produce seeds for reproduction
400
How are plants a source of shelter?
Trees and leaves are materials that are used around the world to build shelters. In Florida we use lumber (from trees) to build houses. In other parts of the world, people weave leaves together to build shelters.
400
What are the three functions of roots?
-Anchor the plant to the ground -Absorb water and minerals from the soil -Store food
400
What are the 2 types of stems called?
Woody and herbaceous stems
400
What is the food that plants make?
sugar
400
Is pollen located on the male part or the female part of the flower?
Male, the pollen is located on the anther.
500
Why are plants important to the environment?
Maintain oxygen levels and prevent erosion
500
True or false? Roots grow in search of water and nutrients for the plant?
true
500
What are the 2 types of vascular tissue and what do they do?
There are two types of vascular tissue: xylem and phloem. Xylem transports water and food from the roots to the leaves, and phloem transports food from the leaves to other parts of the plant.
500
What is the food making process that plants carry out?
photosynthesis
500
Are flowers, male, female or both?
Both